Our bag LAO TAI TIếN is part of the HILL TRIBE SERIES (Bag2/12)

This amazing fabric is a piece of art created by the wonderful Tai people a hill tribe in the north of Vietnam on the boarder to Laos.

This fabric is not from Germany like the other fabrics I use.

It is from the 1981/82

- one of a kind 

- handwoven in Vietnam

- upcycled in Berlin

- created out of a vintage fabric

- fully lined

- golden zipper

- matching closure

- handmade cotton tassels

Our bag TRUONG-SON is part of the  SERIES (Bag 1/4)

- one of a kind 

- handmade in Berlin

- created out of a vintage tablecloth

- cosmetic bag

- metal vintage zipper

- inner lining with little inside pocket

- embellished tassels with vintage beads

When upcycling vintage fabrics that don’t have any composition labels and washing instructions. I can only rely on my experience and expertise to identify them. Also it is important to know that the fabrics used to create this bag are vintage materials that have existed for many years. A lot of them are also embroiled by hand and not machines so they may have slight imperfections. Telling tales of their past.  

Our bag TRADITION is part of the HERITAGE SERIES (Bag1/8)

I would like to start by talking about this unique fabric.

This fabric is not from Germany like the other fabrics I use.

It is very difficult to set an age for that kind of fabric, but it should be at least  30- 40 years old. According to the seller, this fabric should come from the border region of Vietnam and Laos. Probably they are weavings of the ethnic groups "Thổ" or the "Mường" Tribe. As I am very interested in this, my research is not finished yet.

(And I would be very grateful for any tips or hints).

- one of a kind 

- handmade in Berlin

- created out of a vintage fabric

- woven by hand

- fully lined

- brass zipper

- tassels embellishment